The 1979 film "Nightwing" takes place in an Indian reservation in the state of New Mexico, where a pack of vampire bats begins attacking people and livestock. Two law enforcement officers, who have conflicting views on what is best for the local tribe, are forced to join forces in the face of this common threat.
The movie, with a runtime of 105 minutes, is set in the United States and features a cast including David Warner as Phillip Payne, Nick Mancuso as Youngman Duran, and Stephen Macht as Walker Chee. Alice Herrera plays Claire Franklin, Charles Hallahan as Henry, and Pat Corley as the Vet.
Other actors include Donald Hotton as John Franklin, Ben Piazza as Roger Piggott, Catherine Harold as Anne Dillon, and George Clutesi as Abner Tasupi. The film also features Robert Danbar as the Helicopter Pilot, Strazer Martin as Selwyn, and Danny Zap'len as Joe Mamoa.
Additional cast members include Charlie L. Bird as Beejay, Peter Proulx as the Doctor, and Jose Toledo as Harold Masito. Richard Romancito portrays Ben Mamoa, Flavio Martinez III as Isla Laloma, and Lena Carr as the Pregnant Woman.
The movie also includes performances by Virginia P. Mani as Old Squaw, Wade Stevens as the Ambulance Attendant, and John R. Leonard Sr. as the Helicopter Pilot.
"Nightwing" premiered on June 22, 1979, and offers viewers a thrilling story of survival and cooperation in the face of a supernatural threat.
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